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LF65 FTY

2015 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,572 mi
Last recorded100,572 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF65 FTY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 100,572 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 100,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 91,505 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 87,989 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 87,989 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 76,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 76,601 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 52,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 44,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,892 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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LF65 FTY is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 53,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF65 FTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 11 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF65 FTY registered?

LF65 FTY is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2015.

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